Monday, February 14, 2011

A Real Girl

It was a whirlwind week last week, with Alissa coming to Kansas City. Yup, Alissa, of Handmade by Alissa, came to town and I can report she's not just an internet sensation, she's a real girl! She spoke at the KC MQG on Thursday night and was such a hit. I heard from loads of folks after the meeting how inspired they were to sew. We learned more about her and of course got to see her quilts.
Alissa's first book will be coming out soon and it was so great to see the cover quilt in person as well as her new work. (No pictures of that...it's a secret!) I'm so proud to be a part of the Block Party book. I've seen the inside too and it's so great!

Alissa stayed for the weekend and got a little taste of the Kansas countryside, Sarah's fabrics in Lawrence, and I got to know her better. We talked quilting and lots of other stuff late into the night, every night!
This weekend is one more example of how the Modern Quilt guild has changed my life. Thanks for coming, Alissa! It was a ball!!

10 comments:

Suzanne said...

Glad you had so much fun!

Poppyprint said...

Meeting online kindred spirits in real life and getting to stay up late talking quilts is the BEST!

Live a Colorful Life said...

I can hardly wait until that book is available! And getting to meet bloggy friends is one of the best things!

Pauline said...

looks like heaps of fun!!! will be on the lookout for the book...cheers

ellen said...

It sounds as if you had a wonderful time. Good for you both.

audreypawdrey said...

That sounds like a delightful way to spend the weekend! I am glad you had fun!

Adele said...

I'm a Huge fan of Both of YOU !

Terri said...

I can't wait to get my hands on that book!!!

What a great experience, she has always been so reall, and super sweet online helping me as well. I wish to meet her someday.

MightyMom said...

that is soo awesome! and I'm soo jealous!

of BOTH of you!!!

:-)

Qubie said...

Thanks for getting a picture of my bold spot. :-)

Alissa was great. Loved all her quilts and the eye she has for color oh my.